I.
Rephrase each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same:
1. Your dog keeps chasing my cats! I'll see to it!
Your dog is ...
2. They said they would rather Dan wouldn't smoke in the office.
Dan ..
3. It's time they did something about the missing documents.
It's time ...
4. There was a rumour that the girl's murderer was living somewhere in South America.
The girl's murderer ...
5. Apparently no passenger on the ship was injured.
No passenger ...
6. Most of them suspect that the diamond ring was stolen by one of the guests.
One of the guests ...
7. There has been a suggestion that I should take another job.
It ...
8. What would you do if there were another earthquake?
Supposing ...
9. If James hadn't worked so hard on the broken car, our plans for the coming holiday would
have failed.
But for ...
10. Dick is in hospital because a stray dog bit him.
If a stray dog ...
11. When I have finished redecorating the house, I'll throw a big party.
After the house ...
12. Marina is a top model now because a famous French designer saw her act in a school play.
If a famous ...
13. Although I tried, I couldn't find the missing money.
Try ...
14. If you somehow happen to see Harry, ask him to bring my computer back.
If you ...
15. 'No, you really must stay for the supper, Sandra', they said.
They insisted ...
16. If I take the job, which is going to happen, I'll have to move house.
Taking the job ...
17. How often is it necessary to feed your goldfish?
How often does ...
18. The Manager is not to be disturbed, he is just speaking on the phone.
On no account ...
19. It doesn't matter what may happen, l'll sell the house.
Be ...
20. I really don't consider you to be my enemy.
Far ...
21. It was good of you to vote for me. I greatly appreciated it.
I greatly appreciated ...
22. I'm on duty from 6.00 pm till midnight.
My job involves ...
23. The train journey from Brighton to Leeds took only 90 minutes.
It was ...
24. If I have plenty of warning I'll willingly baby-sit for you.
Provided you ...
25. I think about resigning almost every day.
Hardly ...
26. You will not be made redundant unless you have a poor work record.
As long ...
27. If we hope to maintain the yearly profit, there is no alternative but to reduce the workforce.
Only by ...
28. There are rumours that the company is about to close down.
The company ...
29. The potters finally managed to buy their own studio only after years of savings.
Only ...
30. I only went to visit the art exhibition because my brother recommended it.
Had it not ...
31. It's extremely important that Rachel avoid upsetting Roger.
On no account ...
32. Roy agreed to do the work on condition that he was paid at once.
Roy said, 'As ...
33. Dr Rhine can treat only patients whose headaches are caused by dental problems.
Only ...
34. 'You needn't have waited up for me. I'm quite capable of letting myself in.'
He told us ...
35. 'If I could help you, l would. I'm not in a position to do so at the moment.'
He said ...
36. 'I may be able to give you a lift but I won't know until tomorrow.'
She explained ...
II. Rephrase each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals, and so the meaning stays
the same:
1. Have you decided to enter the folk music competition? GO
2. The room smelled strongly of burnt onion. GAVE
3. I can't bear your constantly smoking in our bedroom! WITH
4. Did you really mean what you said about buying me a car? EARNEST
5. The principal said he was resolute to expel Bob next time. THREATENED
6. It was a foolish thing to answer him back. THING
7. Then I realized that he had really cheated on me. WHEN
8. All citizens demanded more action from the police. SHOULD
9. I wish you wouldn't shout like that. DO
10.I tried hard but I couldn't find his address. MIGHT
11.I didn't worry at all about my driving test. LEAST
[Link] to reports, the Prime Minister has recovered. REPORTED
[Link] makes no difference if we go to the seaside. MAY
[Link] would be better if you left your children at home this time. RATHER
[Link] was only when I got home that I realized something was wrong. DID I
[Link] years had passed before we heard from him. NOT UNTIL
[Link] was impossible for me to tell Sam the truth. POSSIBLY
18.I should really finish doing my homework before mother
[Link] back. TIME
20.I really regret not going to university. ONLY
[Link] your encouragement, I would have given it up. IT
[Link] should lay the table before dad's boss shows up. HAD
[Link] was forced to accept a lower position in the company. CHOICE
[Link] requests to have the flooring renewed were not listened to. DEAF
[Link]'t you smoke fewer cigarettes a day? CUT
[Link] seemed to me a highly efficient manager. STRUCK
[Link] may choose to take early retirement. OPTION
[Link] in this factory work under the same conditions as men. TERMS
29.I'm sorry, I thought you were somebody else. TOOK
[Link] it was dangerous for you to hitch-hike all the way alone. RISK
[Link] is said to be a very hard bargainer. REPUTATION
[Link] continued to suggest that l was lying. PERSISTED
[Link] really depresses me is this continual wet weather. GETS
[Link] passed the word around that she was looking for a flat. KNOWN
[Link] book contains a complete guide of the process. STEP
[Link] shouldn't be allowed to smoke in public places. PROHIBITED
37.I don't feel like going to the movies tonight after all. MOOD
[Link] was Armand who pointed out Ron's beautiful voice to the director. DREW
[Link] he listened to my advice, he wouldn't keep getting into trouble. WERE
[Link] the traffic hadn't been so heavy, we'd have arrived in time. IT
41.I was really surprised to see Sally dressed as Madonna at the party. ABACK
[Link] keys couldn't be found anywhere. NOWHERE
[Link] correspondence from the London office must be a priority. DEALT
[Link] dispute is likely to lead to a strike. RESULT
[Link] citizens demanded more action from the police. SHOULD
46.I had no sooner saw her than l fell in love with her. HARDLY
[Link] reading each sentence, they were asked a question about it. ONCE
